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3 Teens Arrested In Armed Robbery Spree In South Mpls.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Three teenagers are being held for a series of armed robberies in south Minneapolis. There were 16 robberies in a two-hour period, nearly all of them at gunpoint. One of the...
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Wis. Teen Using Crash Survival Experience To Educate Others
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Cody Varney nearly died last March when the vehicle he was riding in rolled three times on a Wisconsin roadway. Now, he’s hoping to educate other teen drivers on the dangers...
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Judge: Girls Of All Ages Can Use Morning-After Pills
WASHINGTON D.C. (WCCO) – A federal judge has made a ruling on the so-called morning after pill, saying the government must make it available over the counter — for girls of all ages. Currently only...
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Nat’l Survey Finds Marijuana Use Increasing Steadily
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — New numbers reveal more Americans are using marijuana. The report, released Wednesday, was done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and it shows that...
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Teen Pleads Guilty In Burnsville Crash That Killed 2
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – An 18-year-old man from Burnsville pleaded guilty in juvenile court Tuesday for his role in a crash on Buck Hill that killed two teenagers and injured two other teens. The driver –...
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Urban Ventures: Using Music To Keep Kids In School
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We all know keeping kids in school is important, but sometimes you need to get creative to connect with them. Urban Ventures has been helping kids break the cycle of poverty for...
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St. Paul Students Create PSAs To Highlight Safe Driving
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (WCCO) – Eric Zajkowski’s social studies class had a unique assignment on Thursday. The students spent their day outside on a cold parking lot in Arden Hills, which more closely...
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Health Dept. Trying To Deter Teens From Tanning With Video Challenge
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new survey reveals how many Minnesota teenagers are increasing their risk of getting skin cancer. A new Minnesota Department of Health study found that 34 percent of white girls...
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‘Minds Matter’ Helps Steer Students To College
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – When most teens are taking a break from reading and writing, dozens of high school students choose to spend their Saturday in a classroom. They are part of Minds Matter, an...
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Golden Valley Mayor: Sorry For Insensitive City Council Meeting
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (WCCO) – Health advocates are speaking out after a Twin Cities suburb voted down a permit to open a mental health facility for teenagers. Lifespan – an organization which treats...
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Minn. Man Who Shot, Killed Teens Heading To Trial
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (AP) — After a central Minnesota man repeatedly shot a teen who entered his home, he dragged the boy’s bloodied body into a basement workshop, authorities say, sat down — and...
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Little Falls Homeowner’s Interview Played At Trial
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (AP) — The day after a Minnesota man killed two teens who entered his home, he matter-of-factly described the shootings in chilling detail, telling authorities he finished off one...
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Jury Hears Audio Recording Of Little Falls Killings
WARNING: The following story contains quotes with profane language. LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (WCCO/AP) – One day after hearing a Minnesota homeowner’s taped confession of how and why he killed two...
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Room To Grow: Tips For Creating Great Kids’ Rooms
As kids grow, their tastes change, and often, a revamp of their room is required. Reinventing the nursery into a big kid’s and then a teenager’s room does not necessarily require a complete overhaul or...
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Teen Unemployment Down, Summer Job Outlook Positive
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development officials say the summer job outlook for teens is looking pretty good this year. DEED Jobs Analyst Oriane Casale says...
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Man Charged After 2 Andover Teens Found In Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 23-year-old man was charged Thursday in a case where two teenage girls went missing from their homes in Andover and were found a day later at a home in Burnsville. The two girls,...
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Expert Sounds Off On Rash Of Sex Assaults By Authority Figures
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sexual assault charges against a high school tennis coach are the latest in a long line of cases were coaches have been accused of having sex with young teens. Charges were filed...
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Good Question: What Should Parents Do If They Find Their Child Is Sexting?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Many teenagers leave nothing to the imagination anymore with the way they use their phones. A new six-year study found 28 percent of high school students had sent nude photos of...
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Starkey Foundation Warns Of Headphone Risk
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One way to make a teenager happy this holiday season? Buy them something to turn up the music and tune out the world. MP3 players, iPods and high-quality headphones are on the wish...
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‘U’ Develops Smart Phone App For Teen Drivers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. That’s why researchers at the University of Minnesota are using smart phones to keep teens safe behind the wheel. The Teen...
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Mpls. To Consider Banning Flavored Tobacco Products At Most Businesses
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The City of Minneapolis is considering doing more to keep minors away from tobacco. City officials are discussing a ban that would outlaw flavored tobacco products at most...
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Why Don’t More Minnesota Teens Use IUDs?
Over the past three or four years, the medical community has reached a consensus about the best method for sexually active teenage girls to avoid unplanned pregnancies. Long-acting birth control...
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Local Author Says Social Media Can Leave Young Girls Vulnerable
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — New technology doesn’t just leave your personal information vulnerable — it can leave people, especially young girls, vulnerable. A new book called “American Girls: Social Media...
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Report: Minn. Teen Birth Rates At Historic Lows, But Disparities Persist
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A new report out Wednesday shows that birth and pregnancy rates of adolescents in Minnesota are at historic lows. Still, health researchers say more needs to be done to help lower...
View ArticleStudents Heading To Florida Capitol To Push For Gun Law Changes
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A hundred Stoneman Douglas High School students are busing 400 miles to Florida’s capital Tuesday to urge lawmakers to act to prevent a repeat of the massacre that killed 17...
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Teen Killed Seconds After Taking Off Seat Belt To Take A Selfie
SPRING, TX (CBS Local) – The parents of a 16-year-old ejected from a car after she removed her seat belt to take a selfie are turning their grief into action. The Details: Kailee Mills was killed in an...
View ArticlePolice: Dad Poses As Teen Daughter, Catches Alleged Child Predator
FRESNO, Calif. (CBS Local) – A California father is warning parents about an alleged child predator after he caught the man trying to meet his teenage daughter in a park. In March of 2017, Todd Thomas...
View ArticleTeen Develops ‘Wet Lung’ After Vaping For 3 Weeks, Doctors Say
PITTSBURGH, PA (CBS Local) – A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed “wet lung” from vaping. The Details: Doctors say a teen developed “wet lung”...
View ArticleTeen Contracts Deadly Illness After Working Out Too Much
HOUSTON, TX (CBS Local) – A teen in Texas is lucky to be alive after what he thought was soreness from the gym turned out to be a deadly illness. Seventeen-year-old Jared Shamburger first noticed the...
View ArticleStudy Links ADHD To Teens And Their Digital Media Use
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CBS Local) – A study of teens using high-tech devices has found a link between constant use of digital media and ADHD. According to scientists at USC, teens who are “heavy users”...
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Caught On Camera: Teen Pushed Off Bridge Suffers 5 Broken Ribs
MOULTON FALLS, Wash. (CBS Local) – In a video gone viral, you can see 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson start to change her mind about jumping into water off the edge of a bridge. She’s about to back out....
View ArticleTeen’s Headache Turns Out To Be Rare, Life-Threatening Illness
IOWA CITY, Iowa (CBS Local) – An Iowa teen dealing with headaches is now fighting for his life after doctors discovered he was actually suffering from a rare brain disease. Christopher Bunch told his...
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2 Hibbing Teens Die In Rollover Accident
Two Hibbing teenagers have died in a rollover crash in St. Louis County of northeastern Minnesota.
View Article‘U Of M’ Study Finds Steroid Use Growing Among Minn. Teens
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A University of Minnesota study in Pediatrics finds teen steroid abuse is rising. It’s not just student athletes who are using the drug. Steroid abuse was also found in groups...
View ArticleMan Accused Of Killing Teens Could Be Charged Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Morrison County man accused of shooting and killing two teens will likely be charged on Monday. Sheriff’s deputies found a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman inside Byron...
View Article‘Castle Doctrine’ Supporter: Smith’s Actions Go Beyond Protection
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Rep. Tony Cornish is a former police chief. But he differs with many former and current police chiefs when it comes to the “Castle Doctrine,” the measure that allows homeowners to...
View ArticleKilling Of 2 Minn. Teens Stirs Up Strong Emotions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Local officials knew the grisly killings of two teenagers who broke into a man’s Little Falls home on Thanksgiving Day would stir up strong emotions. Morrison County Sheriff Michel...
View ArticleSome Minn. Teens Healthier Than Those In 1990s
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new survey finds substantial declines in rates of sexual activity, smoking and binge drinking among Minnesota teenagers since the 1990s. The Minnesota Health Department...
View ArticleWinter Provides Best Driving Lessons For Teens
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (WCCO) – Winter driving in Minnesota can be a challenging and daunting task for anyone, but it’s also an excellent opportunity for teens who are just learning to drive. AAA...
View ArticleAdding A Teen Driver To Your Insurance Leads To 79% Higher Cost
By Jim Donovan Adding a teenage driver to a married couple’s car insurance policy leads to a 79% higher average annual premium, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com report. Teenage males (+92%) are...
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